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Chapter 19
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
05/01/2011

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Which lymphatic structure drains lymph from the right upper limb and the right side of the head and thorax?
Definition
right lymphatic duct
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A ring of lymphoid tissue that appears as a swelling of the mucosa in the oral cavity is called a(n):

 

Definition
tonsil
Term

Small organs associated with lymphatic vessels are termed:

Definition
lymph nodes
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Lymph leaves a lymph node via:

Definition
efferent lymphatic vessels
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The distal portion of the small intestine cotnains clumps of lymph follicles called:

Definition
Peyer's Patch
Term
What is a made statements about lymphoid tissue?
Definition
Lymphoid tissue is predominantly reticular connective tissue
Term
What are the functions of the spleen?
Definition

store blood platelets

site of erythrocyte production

stores breakdown products of RBC

Term

The largest lymphatic organ in an adult is the:

Definition
Spleen
Term
What isn't a lymphatic structure?
Definition
Pancreas
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Describe the basic structure of lymphooid tissue. 
Definition
is largely composed of loose connective tissue
Term
Lymphatic organs.
Definition

Tonsils

Spleen

Thymus

Inguinal

axillary

cervical regions

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